Weekend football grades

Did your team live up to expectations at the weekend?

We asked former Arsenal and Leicester striker – and Sky Sports Now guest – Alan Smith to give each side a grade based on their 90-minute performance in the Premier League or FA Cup over the weekend.

So how did your team fare? Did they get an A+ or an F, or somewhere in between?

Read on to see how your team has been ranked, starting with the Premier League…

Premier League grades

Leicester – A+

What a performance. I thought it could be a bit nervy, but the early goal got them on the road and they didn’t look back. It was a celebration of everything that’s been good about them this season.

They didn’t miss a beat despite Jamie Vardy’s absence and it would have meant a lot to the squad because nobody wants to be called a one-man team. I don’t think we ever thought they were, but Leonardo Ulloa and Jeff Schlupp came in and did brilliantly to replace Vardy’s goals. A great day all round.

Man City – A

It looked very comfortable for City and with a Champions League match looming, they were effectively playing for places. Manuel Pellegrini played a strong side, although he left out Kevin De Bruyne. Kelechi Iheanacho once again showed us what a quality finisher he is. It was just the run-out they would have wanted ahead of the semi-final.

Chelsea – A

It was one of Chelsea’s better performances this season. Cesc Fabregas was getting on the ball and kept them ticking over and he really ran the show at the Vitality Stadium. Eden Hazard got his first couple of goals in the league too, so Chelsea will be very pleased overall.

Southampton – A-

Shane Long has had a very good season. He’s been a player in and out at a few clubs, but he’s been important to Southampton this year, and he was again on Saturday. For Ronald Koeman, it was a good win, albeit over Aston Villa, and after the game he said they were far the better team. I don’t think you can …

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